Physiatrist
Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is also
called physiatry - a medical specialty that deals
with the evaluation and treatment of patients
with a disease, disorder, or injury that impairs
normal function.
The
physician who specializes in physical medicine
and rehabilitation is called a physiatrist.
Physiatrists
complete four years of medical school, plus an
additional four years of residency training. Many
physiatrists complete fellowship training in a
specialty area. Afterwards, physicians are eligible
to take the tests (oral and written) of the American
Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(ABPM&R) to become a board-certified physiatrist.
Physiatrists
provide many medical services, but they do not
perform surgery. Physiatrists treat various musculoskeletal
(muscles and bones), cardiovascular (heart and
blood vessels), pulmonary (lungs and breathing),
and neurological (nervous system) disorders, including
conditions such as arthritis, back pain, work-
and sports-related injuries, and brain or spinal
cord injuries.
Physiatrists
may practice in a variety of settings, including
the following:
- hospitals
- inpatient rehabilitation
centers
- outpatient rehabilitation
centers
- private practice
Physiatry
provides for multidisciplinary care aimed at the
recovery of the whole person by addressing his/hers
physical, emotional, vocational, and social needs.
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